This Company Views Employees as Disposable. - GTM ElevenLabs Employee Review

1.0
12 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The only real asset is that our technology is truly cutting-edge, and our customers recognize its value.

Cons

Despite what may look good from the outside, this company treats its employees like slaves, demanding excessive sacrifice for minimal return. 1. Unfair Compensation and Excessive Workload Compensation: Salaries are ridiculously low, and equity is practically non-existent. This clearly shows the company has no intention of providing fair compensation for the work done. Workload: Quotas are abnormally high, and the workload is not properly distributed. The resulting excessive burden and responsibility placed on individuals make it nearly impossible for employees with families to fulfill their domestic obligations. 2. Efforts Are Not Rewarded: Working hard and achieving good performance makes no difference. We are simply expected to continue performing like slaves, with no real expectation of appropriate rewards or advancement. 3. Lack of Organizational Structure and Role Clarity: The internal organization is poorly structured, making it difficult to ascertain the exact position and responsibilities (R and R) of the people we interact with. The blanket term 'GTM' seems intended to make employees work across all boundaries (Sales, Marketing, etc.) without having to properly compensate them for the expanded scope. 4. Untrustworthy Leadership: Leadership constantly tells compelling stories but never honors the promises made to either the employees or the customers. Growth based on mutual trust is impossible here. The culture here is one where dissent is met with the ultimatum: 'If you don't like it, then leave.' More disturbingly, this often escalates into the reality of 'We will force you out'‘, with threats and actual termination actions being a common occurrence This company intends to consume and burn you out as a disposable resource, not grow with you. I strongly recommend seeking out other opportunities. I plan to escape as soon as a good chance arises.

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ElevenLabs Response
6mo
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at ElevenLabs has felt so difficult. The concerns you’ve raised around compensation, workload, structure, and leadership are taken seriously, and it’s clear from your comments that we haven’t met your expectations in these areas. You noted that you’re a current employee, and I would really welcome the chance to speak confidentially so we can better understand the specific challenges you’ve faced. These conversations help us identify where we need to improve as we continue to build a supportive and scalable culture. We’re committed to ensuring people feel valued, fairly treated, and able to grow here, and your feedback reinforces the importance of that work. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Best wishes, Milly, People Success

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